After 5 trips to Xiamen, I want to complain about 30 pitfalls

The pitfalls I encountered at scenic spots

Pit No. 1: Not buying tickets in advance when going to Gulangyu Island

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Gulangyu Island is really popular, especially during the peak season. There are many people, so be sure to buy ferry tickets in advance!

Pit No. 2: Don’t make an appointment in advance to go to Xiamen University

Oh, you can’t get in without making a reservation in advance. The number of people is limited, although it is not open to the public yet

Pit No. 3: Go to Cat Street

Xiamen’s Cat Street, Although it is a place where Internet celebrities check in, there are actually only a few buildings. Those who want to pet cats can go shopping

Pit 4: Go to Zeng Cuo Press for snacks

Zeng Cuo Press Most of them are Internet celebrity snacks, which are snacks that can be eaten anywhere. Just go shopping. I don’t recommend eating the snacks inside, dah!

Pit No. 5: Go to Zhongshan Road to eat snacks< /p>

The snacks on Zhongshan Road are actually similar to the snacks in Zengcuojian. It is not recommended to eat on Zhongshan Road, just go shopping

The pitfalls encountered during the trip

Pit No. 6: Sign up for a one-day tour outside the scenic area

Don’t just sign up for low-priced one-day tours, many of them are scammers, so be careful, dah ah ah ah!!

Pit No. 7: Rent a car casually on Huandao Road

Be sure to shop around when renting a car on Huandao Road in Xiamen. There will definitely be better and cheaper ones waiting for you

< p>Pit No. 8: Believe in people who sell special tickets in scenic spots

Never trust people who can buy special tickets at the entrance of scenic spots. Most of them are scammers

Pit No. 9: Listen to the driver Don’t believe the places where drivers recommend you to eat.

Don’t believe the places that many drivers recommend to you, which are not good, expensive, and the drivers can get kickbacks

Pit No. 10: Take your word for it Online reviews

Online reviews are also very misleading. You need to distinguish the authenticity from the false. You can only know the good and bad by experiencing them yourself

The pitfalls you encounter when traveling

< p>Pit 11: Traveling to Xiamen by self-driving

Xiamen is not particularly big, and it is very convenient to travel by bus and subway. It is not recommended to come to Xiamen by driving.

Pit 12: Dragging Traveling with luggage in Xiamen

Although Xiamen is not particularly big, traveling with luggage is tiring and inconvenient. It is best to leave it in a hotel or B&B

Pit 13: at the airport and train station There are many illegal cars

Don’t use illegal cars. Seeing you dragging your luggage, they will think you are here for tourism and you will be cheated. If you want to take a bus, take the bus, it is reliable

14 Pit: Go to Zengyu Press for snacks

Most of Zengyu Press are Internet celebrity snacks. They are snacks that can be eaten anywhere. Just go shopping. I don’t recommend eating the snacks there. Da What!

Pit 15: Be careful after going to Xiamen

Be sure to remember to bring your ID card. Many attractions (Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University, etc.) require you to show and swipe your ID card to enter. . Bring your student ID card too

Traffic pitfalls

Pit No. 16: Pay attention when setting off to Xiamen

Which is the best way to go to Xiamen by plane or train? It is best to buy tickets in advance, especially air tickets, as they will change in the off-peak and peak seasons

Pit No. 17: Don’t believe what the taxi driver says

Some taxi drivers have cooperation with some shops Yes, those who go there usually get scammed, and it’s also very expensive

Pit No. 18: Plan the route

Before going somewhere, it’s best to open the map and take a look. I recommend that you Which means of transportation is convenient for you to take? Check if there are buses available

Pit No. 19: Navigation pitfalls

It is inevitable that you will not be able to tell the way when you go out to a strange place, and sometimes the navigation will not work. It must be right. It’s best to ask the locals, after all, you have to ask for the directions

Pitfall No. 20: Taking the bus in Xiamen during peak season

Pitfalls encountered in food

Picture No. 20: Taking the bus in Xiamen during peak season Pit 21: Zeng Qujian. The snacks on Zhongshan Road are all the same

Many of the snacks on Zengqujian and Zhongshan Road are Internet celebrity snacks with average taste. If you want to eat them, you have to go to the eight cities

Pit 22: Zhongshan Eat seafood on the road

NO! ! Absolutely not! Don't eat seafood on Zhongshan Road. Most of them are stale seafood. You have to go to the eight cities to get the authentic ones. Don't step on the same traps that I have stepped on. Or it would be more reliable to go to a more famous restaurant.

Pit No. 23: Don’t eat at Internet celebrity stores

It’s best not to eat at Internet celebrity stores just for the sake of popularity. To eat authentic and authentic snacks, you should go to places where locals go. < /p>

Pit 25: Don’t eat smoking ice cream

There are many smoking ice creams and fruits sold on Zengcuojian and Zhongshan Road. The smoke is actually liquid nitrogen. If you eat it, you will be injured. Tongue

Pits encountered in accommodation

Pit No. 26: The price of accommodation. When looking for accommodation in Xiamen, you must compare the prices on multiple platforms, especially sea view rooms, and most The best thing is to book in advance, the price will increase or decrease according to the off-season and peak season

Pitfall 27: Stay in a B&B in the off-season and a hotel in the peak season. When going to Xiamen, you must remember that it is best to stay in a hotel in the peak season. B&B prices increase during the peak season. Ridiculously expensive

Pit No. 28: The pitfall of sea view rooms. If you live in Siming District during the peak season, you can stay in Gulangyu Island during the off-season. The accommodation prices in Gulangyu Island during the peak season are also ridiculously expensive

Pitfall 29: Don’t just look at pictures when booking a hotel online. Many hotels on the Internet are filtered, and the pictures are for reference only. It’s best to read reviews before making a reservation.

No. 30 Pitfall: For accommodation in Xiamen, it’s best to live in Siming District. Most of Xiamen’s scenic spots are near Siming District. Living near Siming District is convenient for travel, there are a lot of food, and the scenic spots and train stations are also close

Xiamen Food Recommendation

1. Peanut soup: one of the favorite breakfasts of Xiamen people. The milky white soup is sweet but not as sweet. The peanuts melt in your mouth, mellow and delicious.

2. Noodle paste: hot. Noodle paste, you can have a bowl in the morning when you are sleepy, or you can have a bowl at night when you are hungry

3. Roast pork rice dumplings: The salty rice dumplings are really the best, Xiamen’s Traditional delicacies, with mushrooms, shrimps, taro, pork and other fillings

4. Fried five-spice: an ancient snack, the chicken is particularly tender and delicious when dipped in sweet and spicy sauce."

5. Tea noodles: one of the must-eat specialty snacks in southern Fujian. The thick soup base has the aroma of peanuts. It is delicious in any fly restaurant on the street

6. Oyster pancake: also known as oyster pancake. The Fujian fried dumplings I met at the corner are full of ingredients! The eggs and sweet potato sauce are glutinous~

7. Xiamen pie; one of the specialty snacks in southern Fujian, with a history of a hundred years, it is divided into sweet and savory flavors. The sweet soybean one is stuffed with mung bean paste, and the salty one is stuffed with diced pork. Anyway, I like to eat both~

8. Bamboo shoot jelly: It depends on you, I don’t really like it anyway. Bamboo shoots, choose carefully

9. Boiled octopus: It tastes tender and crispy, just like bamboo shoot jelly. It is delicious with a dipping sauce made of mustard, garlic, coriander and vinegar

10. Tongan Sealed Pork: It belongs to Fujian cuisine. This dish puts the whole piece of meat into a basin, covers it and steams it in a cage. The cover is not lifted until it is served, so it is called "sealed meat"

11. Fish ball soup: The filling is fragrant and juicy, and the soup is fragrant

12. Ginger Duck: Sisters, I can really eat a pot of it by myself. It is tender but not fishy, ??and has a gingery taste. Complete

Xiamen travel route reference

Xiamen five-day classic route

Day1: Travel to Xiamen from various places→Pick up at the station→Check into the hotel

Day2: Nanputuo Temple→Mountain and Sea Health Trail→Gulangyu Island

Day3: Huandao Road→Shapowei→Metro Line 1→Jimei Mei Village

Day4: Dongshan Island (Nanmen Bay , Sufengshan Island Ring Road, Fishbone Sandbank)

Day 5: Catch the sea→Go sailing on the sea→End the trip and return home

Tips: There are also local tour groups like the above itinerary. You don’t have to worry about transportation, accommodation, luggage, etc. It’s a great deal! There are many attractions in Xiamen, and the bus and subway lines are very complicated. It is recommended that during the peak season, especially if you are going there for the first time, it is best to sign up for a reliable local tour group, similar to the above itinerary, including food, accommodation and tickets~